Shawdene Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 4AJ is located in the Northenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shawdene Road, Manchester, M22 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 4AP, M22 4AH, M22 4SF, M22 4BP, M22 4AF, M22 4AL, M22 4AW, M22 4BG, M22 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M22 4AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M22 4AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 34.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 53.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 47.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 23.7% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 31.9% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 82.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 87.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shawdene Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Northenden average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Shawdene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-02-18 | £315,928 |
| 81 Shawdene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-01-20 | £391,600 |
| 71 Shawdene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2013-10-09 | £371,754 |
| 75 Shawdene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2010-03-22 | £390,874 |
| 91 Shawdene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2009-03-12 | £437,200 |
M22 4AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,069 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Jarista Limited | Units 22-23, South Court Business Centre, Sharston Road | 727 yd | |
| Boxx2Boxx Coffee | 375 Palatine Road | 803 yd | |
| Northenden Untapped | 67 Church Road | 833 yd | |
| Mess Cafe | Lancaster House, Harper Road | 835 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Northenden | 364 Palatine Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wythenshawe Club | 78 Longley Lane | 432 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 26 Longley Lane | 444 yd | |
| Northenden Social Club | 412 Palatine Road | 617 yd | |
| LA Live Ltd | 424-426 Palatine Road | 625 yd | |
| Bar | 68 Church Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cook | 34 Longley Lane | 361 yd | |
| Simply Delicious | 401 Palatine Road | 587 yd | |
| The Chu's | 436 Palatine Road | 617 yd | |
| G2 Grand Grill | 72 Church Road | 793 yd | |
| Church Road Chippy | 80 Church Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 404-406 Palatine Road | 617 yd | |
| Tesco | 63 Church Road, Gatley | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wythenshawe Cricket And Sports And Social Club LONGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Northenden Social Club PALATINE ROAD | tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Benchill Community Centre BENCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,053 yd |
| The Manchester College - Northenden Campus Sale Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.